So what if she's my sister-in-law? You seduced me first.

Ning Yu had no idea what he was thinking. The dog-like man had a pair of phoenix eyes, and when he narrowed them, they looked like he was trying to seduce people. However, his cold personality overshadowed his appearance, making it impossible for anyone to guess what he was thinking.

"Commander."

Xie Xun's complexion improved considerably. He pulled her close and held her in his arms, then opened a drawer on the table and took out the medicated oil.

The medicated oil was cool and quickly reduced the swelling on her arm. His warm fingers rubbed the medicine into her skin, and her skin couldn't help but feel a slight itch.

"Stay away from the people in the Eastern Palace and don't meddle in other people's business."

Ning Yu immediately recognized who he was talking about. His voice was cold, and she didn't dare to question him, so she obediently hummed in agreement.

Xie Xun was busy. He had only taken some time to come back and have a meal with her, but he was still furious with her when he got back. Now he had to get back to work.

He glanced at her now obedient face, snorted inwardly, and pinched her cheek hard. Ning Yu hissed in pain, her eyes wide with anger but unable to speak out.

Ning Yu's eyes are beautiful; they are slightly upturned like a fox's, and when she widens her eyes, they appear even more bright and round, just like a little fox.

Xie Xun sneered at her, showing no mercy in his grip.

Ning Yu felt her face was red from being rubbed, and reached out to punch him, "Ouch!"

"Come over tonight." He patted her bottom, gesturing for her to get down.

"There are too many people and too many eyes in the hunting grounds, and I don't know if my mother has looked for me. I don't know what to say when I get back."

Xie Xun stood up, looking down at her with a cold gaze. "Be obedient, and you don't need to worry about anything else."

Indeed, she didn't need to worry about it. Ning Yu was completely unaware that he had already had someone guarding the entrance to her tent, and that there were other people inside as well.

When the maid saw her return, she immediately left.

After she had the guards at the door transferred away, she changed her clothes and put on a simple outfit.

Not long after the change was completed, a maid's voice came from outside, "Is the Crown Princess here?"

Ning Yu's eyes flashed with suspicion. She lifted the curtain and looked outside. It was a palace maid who didn't look familiar.

This palace maid is from the Crown Princess's side. She has come twice, but the Crown Princess has been claiming illness and refusing to see her. Now she has finally been seen.

"Our lady is grateful to the Crown Princess for saving her life that night, and has asked me to invite her to the tent for a gathering."

Just as Ning Yu was about to refuse, the maid saw through her intention and said with a smile, "Princess Consort, please don't refuse Her Majesty's request. She just had a miscarriage and is not in good health. Besides, Her Majesty has some rewards she wants to give to Princess Consort."

Everyone knows that this Crown Prince's wife was married to Prince Xie to bring good luck. Prince Xie is no longer alive, and no one in the Xie family cares for her. She dresses plainly and has no ornaments on her head.

Now that he has saved the Crown Princess, he can receive a large reward. Why not do it?

Ning Yu immediately saw through the maid's thoughts. She realized that living in the Xie family would require a large sum of money, both for patronizing servants and preparing Qinghe's dowry.

Thinking about it this way, she was secretly pleased. The Crown Princess was such a noble and precious person, she probably wouldn't be stingy, and would definitely be more generous than that scoundrel Xie Xun.

"it is good."

Wei Qingrou, who was pregnant, was frightened and has been resting in her tent for the past two days.

The Crown Prince stayed with her all night. The patrol troops left this morning. As soon as she woke up, she sent someone to invite the Crown Princess Ning Yu, but she didn't come even after two attempts.

Upon hearing the sounds coming from outside, a look of joy immediately appeared on her beautiful face, and she was about to get off the bed, supporting her belly.

"Your Highness, please be careful." A palace maid serving nearby hurriedly helped her up.

The curtain was lifted, and Ning Yu went inside. Inside, some kind of incense was burning, and a faint, luxurious fragrance wafted through the air.

She glanced at the incense burner subconsciously, but before she could smell it properly, she was pulled to sit on a stool by a pair of soft, white hands.

"Thank you so much for yesterday. If it weren't for you, I would have been dead at the bottom of the cliff."

Wei Qingrou was genuinely grateful to her. Looking at her beautiful face, she couldn't help but glance at her a few more times. She said gently, "I had heard that Princess Ning Yu was as beautiful as a flower when I was in the palace. Now that I see her so closely, she is truly a wonderful person."

"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty."

Wei Qingrou felt pleased with her poised and graceful demeanor and ordered someone to bring over the tray.

"This is just a small token of my appreciation, please accept it."

Ning Yu stared at the brocade box, which was carved with intricate patterns, and was stunned. There were just too many of them.

"His Highness said yesterday that he wanted to request an official title for the Crown Princess. In my opinion, money is more practical."

Her gentle words soothed her heart. Looking at Wei Qingrou's face, Ning Yu seemed to understand why the Crown Prince favored only the Crown Princess in the Eastern Palace. She was gentle, spoke tactfully, and was beautiful; there was nothing wrong with her.

The title of Imperial Noblewoman couldn't be granted in a short time, but the money was definitely in her hands, and the Crown Prince would have to thank her for it.

Ning Yu was secretly pleased. She hadn't thought so much about it when she saved the person yesterday. She only felt that being pregnant might lead to the death of both mother and child, so she rushed to save the person.

Unexpectedly, the Crown Prince and his wife remembered their kindness and gave her a large sum of money, so she didn't have to worry about making money for the next two years.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Saying thank you is too formal." Wei Qingrou held her hand and said softly, "The Crown Princess and I hit it off immediately and get along well. If you have time, you can come to the East Palace to visit more often."

Ning Yu smiled and agreed.

Wei Qingrou, perhaps because she didn't usually have many people to talk to, held her hand and talked for a while, even warmly inviting her to stay for lunch.

"Later, Ayu, you'll come with me to the banquet, so we don't have to walk back and forth." She paused, then added, "I'm only two years older than you, so from now on we'll call each other sisters."

Crown Princess Wei married the Crown Prince the year she came of age. The Crown Prince was four years older than her. Thinking of this, Ning Yu suddenly remembered Xie Xun. He also seemed to be four years older than her. No wonder the Xie family was anxious about his marriage.

At noon, the Crown Prince took some time to return. When he saw Ning Yu, he merely nodded slightly before hurrying off to see the Crown Princess.

Ning Yu looked at the two of them being so affectionate. She had long heard that the Crown Prince was tyrannical, but she never expected him to have such a gentle side in private. She couldn't help but feel envious.

"Ayu is still here, Your Highness, please don't ask. I'm fine."

Xie Jingchen glanced back at Ning Yu, who was looking down and not looking at him. She was quite sensible.

"Thanks to the Crown Princess's timely rescue last night."

"Your Highness, please don't worry about it."

"I've long heard that the Crown Princess lives a secluded life in her chambers; how could she possibly know martial arts?"

Ning Yu paused, then said slowly, "Your Highness has misunderstood. This humble woman does not know martial arts; I only grabbed Your Highness by accident."

Seeing that she was uncomfortable, Wei Qingrou quickly took the Crown Prince's hand and said, "Your Highness, please don't ask. I have something to say to Ayu. You should go ahead and attend to your business."

Xie Jingchen felt that the princess consort wasn't telling the truth, and he also felt that she looked familiar, as if he had seen her before, so he wanted to ask her a few more questions.

But the person he cherished shook him, not wanting him to ask any more questions, so he had no choice but to give up and coaxed her with a smile, "Okay, whatever you say."